Year 7
How is whole body coordination used in sport?
In this lesson, we will develop movement patterns that coordinate leg movements and arm movement in a sporting context. We will apply this to invasion games focusing primarily on basketball.
Year 7
How is whole body coordination used in sport?
In this lesson, we will develop movement patterns that coordinate leg movements and arm movement in a sporting context. We will apply this to invasion games focusing primarily on basketball.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Pupils will learn about whole body coordination, particularly in relation to basketball.
- Pupils will demonstrate movement patterns that coordinate leg movements and arm movement in a sporting context.
- Pupils will learn about coping with pressure, resilience and independence.
Equipment
Ideally a ball, can be a cushion, teddy bear or a toilet roll
Content guidance
- Physical activity required.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.
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3 Questions
Q1.
In which sport situations do performers need to move their whole body?
Dribbling in basketball.
Dribbling in football
Dribbling in handball
Q2.
True or false, a basketball player would need have good coordination?
False
Q3.
Which of these skills is not a shot in basketball?
Jump shot
Lay-up shot
Slam dunk
5 Questions
Q1.
What is whole body coordination?
The ability to process all sensory information to guide the hands.
The ability to process visual information to guide the feet.
The movement of one part of the body involved in a particular action.
Q2.
What action can not be completed from a triple threat?
Dribbling the ball
Passing the ball.
Shooting the ball
Q3.
When completing a lay-up shot which technique is correct?
Close your eyes
Step with the non-shooting foot first
Take three steps with the ball in hands
Q4.
What shot is started with both feet on the ground, jumping and extending the arms up to create shot that follows a high arc?
Hook shot.
Lay-up
Q5.
What is peripheral vision?
The part of vision that occurs in the centre of gaze.
Thinking about a skill.
Visualising the skill in the minds eye.